Stockholm Nightlife Guide: Complete Guide
Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. Discover the best nightlife experiences in Stockholm.
Welcome to the ultimate nightlife guide for Stockholm! Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. This comprehensive guide will help you discover the very best nightlife experiences that Stockholm has to offer, from popular hotspots to hidden local favorites. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you'll find insider tips, detailed recommendations, and everything you need to make the most of your nightlife adventure in Stockholm. Our carefully curated selection ensures you won't miss any of the must-see spots while also discovering unique experiences that most tourists overlook.
Key Takeaways
- Stockholm offers over 90 exceptional nightlife experiences
- Best time to visit varies by activity - check individual listings for optimal timing
- Many experiences require advance booking, especially during peak season
- Local guides and experts provide invaluable insights and access
- Prices range from budget-friendly to premium, with options for every preference
Top Bars & Cocktail Lounges
Craft cocktail bars, rooftop lounges, and unique drinking establishments with great atmospheres.
Pharmarium
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.5 stars from 1571 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Stortorget 7, 111 29 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
A bar called Gemma
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.7 stars from 880 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Grev Turegatan 30, 114 38 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Bar Lilla Compagniet
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.7 stars from 470 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Katarinavägen 18, 116 45 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
MAP Petite Maison
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.7 stars from 272 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Vasagatan 38, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
ICEBAR Stockholm by ICEHOTEL
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.1 stars from 3754 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Vasaplan 4, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Hernö Gin Bar - Stockholm
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.6 stars from 604 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Hornsgatan 1, 118 46 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Erlands
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.7 stars from 673 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Gästrikegatan 1, 113 62 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
MELT Bar & Restaurant
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.5 stars from 766 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Malmskillnadsgatan 45, 111 38 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Aifur
Highly rated Restaurant in Stockholm with 4.6 stars from 7241 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Västerlånggatan 68b, 111 27 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
Stampen
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.5 stars from 2259 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Stora Gråmunkegränd 7, 111 27 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
apropos
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.7 stars from 459 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Sankt Eriksplan 5, 113 20 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Himlen
Highly rated Restaurant in Stockholm with 4 stars from 2306 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Götgatan 78, 118 30 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
Nightclubs & Dance Venues
Popular nightclubs, dance clubs, and venues featuring top DJs and live performances.
Hyde Stockholm
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 2.8 stars from 334 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Jakobsbergsgatan 13, 111 44 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Sense Stockholm
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 3.3 stars from 211 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Jakobsbergsgatan 15, 111 44 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Trädgården
Highly rated International in Stockholm with 4 stars from 1235 reviews.
📍 Hammarby Slussväg 2, 118 60 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Sturecompagniet
Highly rated International in Stockholm with 2.3 stars from 355 reviews.
📍 Sturegatan 4, 114 35 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
F12 Terrassen
Highly rated International in Stockholm with 2.7 stars from 529 reviews.
📍 Fredsgatan 12, 103 18 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Spy Bar
Highly rated International in Stockholm with 2.1 stars from 337 reviews.
📍 Birger Jarlsgatan 20, 114 34 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
ICEBAR Stockholm by ICEHOTEL
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.1 stars from 3754 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Vasaplan 4, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Ego Nattklubb Stockholm
Highly rated International in Stockholm with 4 stars from 201 reviews.
📍 Jakobsbergsgatan 15, 111 44 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Berns Terrassen
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 2.6 stars from 193 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Näckströmsgatan 8, 111 47 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
The Secret Garden
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 3.2 stars from 1635 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 Kornhamnstorg 59, 111 27 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Live Music Venues
Concert halls, jazz clubs, and venues showcasing local and international musical talent.
Stampen
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.5 stars from 2259 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Stora Gråmunkegränd 7, 111 27 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Fasching
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.4 stars from 1623 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Kungsgatan 63, 111 22 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Konserthuset Stockholm
Highly rated International in Stockholm with 4.5 stars from 3154 reviews.
📍 Hötorget 8, 103 87 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Avicii Arena
Highly rated International in Stockholm with 4.3 stars from 11682 reviews.
📍 Stockholm, 121 77 Johanneshov, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Nalen
Highly rated Restaurant in Stockholm with 4.4 stars from 1802 reviews.
📍 Regeringsgatan 74, 111 38 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Södra Teatern
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.2 stars from 3436 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Mosebacke Torg 1, 3, 116 46 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Fållan
Highly rated International in Stockholm with 4.3 stars from 879 reviews.
📍 Hallgränd 19, 121 62 Johanneshov, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
SR Berwaldhallen
Highly rated International in Stockholm with 4.6 stars from 1758 reviews.
📍 Dag Hammarskjölds väg 3, 115 27 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Late-Night Dining
Restaurants and eateries open late for post-party meals and midnight cravings.
Aifur
Highly rated Restaurant in Stockholm with 4.6 stars from 7241 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Västerlånggatan 68b, 111 27 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
Smak
Highly rated Restaurant in Stockholm with 4.5 stars from 1467 reviews. Offers fine dining experience with exceptional service.
📍 Oxtorgsgatan 14, 111 57 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
Restaurang Hantverket
Highly rated Restaurant in Stockholm with 4.6 stars from 2221 reviews.
📍 Sturegatan 15a, 114 36 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
DalaNisse
Highly rated Restaurant in Stockholm with 4.7 stars from 1499 reviews.
📍 Vikingagatan 7, 113 42 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Rolfs Kök
Highly rated Restaurant in Stockholm with 4.5 stars from 2891 reviews.
📍 Tegnérgatan 41, 111 61 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
Glashuset Restaurant & Bar
Highly rated Restaurant in Stockholm with 4.4 stars from 2435 reviews.
📍 Strandvägen 18, 114 56 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
Supper Stockholm
Highly rated Bar in Stockholm with 4.4 stars from 1167 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Humlegårdsgatan 17, 114 46 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The Hairy Pig Restaurant
Highly rated Restaurant in Stockholm with 4.2 stars from 1765 reviews.
📍 Lilla Nygatan 13, 111 28 Stockholm, Sweden
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Entertainment & Shows
Comedy clubs, theaters, and entertainment venues offering nighttime performances.
The Laugh House Stockholm
Laugh the night away at this popular Stockholm comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Maffia Comedy Club
Laugh the night away at this popular Stockholm comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Norra Brunn
Experience unforgettable entertainment at this Stockholm venue, offering shows and performances for all tastes.
- •Book tickets online in advance
- •Check show duration and intermissions
- •Arrive early to find parking
- •Review venue policies before attending
- •Check for package deals
Stockholm Improvisationsteater
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Stockholm venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
RAW comedy club
Laugh the night away at this popular Stockholm comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Scalateatern
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Stockholm venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Nightlife Districts
Popular neighborhoods and areas known for vibrant nightlife and bar-hopping.
Hyde Stockholm
Explore Stockholm's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Spy Bar
Explore Stockholm's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Fasching
Explore Stockholm's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
ICEBAR Stockholm by ICEHOTEL
Explore Stockholm's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Sense Stockholm
Explore Stockholm's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Trädgården
Explore Stockholm's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Essential Tips
- 🌃Check dress codes before heading out
- 🌃Arrive early to avoid long lines at popular venues
- 🌃Use ride-sharing apps for safe transportation
- 🌃Keep valuables secure and stay aware of surroundings
- 🌃Pace yourself and stay hydrated
- 🌃Research cover charges and drink prices
- 🌃Make reservations for popular venues
- 🌃Bring valid ID - many places are strict about checking
- 🌃Start early - some venues close earlier than expected
- 🌃Ask locals for current hotspots and hidden gems
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time for nightlife experiences in Stockholm varies by activity and season. Generally, spring and fall offer ideal conditions with pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season with the most options but also the highest prices and largest crowds. Winter can offer unique experiences and better deals, though some activities may be limited.
Average Price
Prices for nightlife experiences in Stockholm range widely depending on the activity and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium and exclusive options can range from $200-500+. Many activities offer group discounts and package deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stockholm offers many excellent nightlife experiences, each with its own unique character. The best choice depends on your preferences, budget, and schedule, but our guide highlights the top-rated options that consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
Timing varies by activity, but generally spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Summer is peak season with the most options but larger crowds. Check individual listings for specific timing recommendations and seasonal considerations.
For popular experiences, especially during peak season, advance booking is highly recommended. Some activities have limited capacity and sell out quickly. Booking ahead also often provides better rates and ensures availability.
Requirements vary by activity, but generally bring comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, sun protection, water, and any specific gear mentioned in activity descriptions. Check individual listings for detailed requirements.
Many nightlife experiences in Stockholm cater to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Check individual listings for difficulty levels and requirements. Many operators offer instruction and guidance for newcomers.
Costs vary widely depending on the type of experience and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium options can range from $200-500+. Group discounts and packages are often available.
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